Who administers it
Marc Zboch Scholarships and its selection team administer the application and review process.
Marc Zboch Scholarships
Applications OpenService & Sacrifice
Scholarship
$1,000 award
Deadline: February 1, 2027 at 11:59 PM EST
Honoring college students whose service, compassion, and personal sacrifice make life better for others.
Award
$1,000
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Eligibility
Currently enrolled for Fall 2027
Our purpose
A scholarship built around service
The Service & Sacrifice Scholarship recognizes U.S. college and university students who strengthen their communities—even when helping others calls for meaningful personal sacrifice.
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How the scholarship is administered
How selection works
Essays are reviewed for clarity, thoughtfulness, and demonstrated personal sacrifice in service to others.
When applicants hear back
Applicants will typically be notified of the decision by the end of February 2027.
How the award is paid
The $1,000 one-time award is sent to the selected student’s university Office of Financial Aid, not directly to the student.
Questions? Contact gr414280@ucf.edu.
Past recipients
Stories That Matter
2024 Recipient
Han Qi Chou
A combat medic who mentored underprivileged children in science and served families through community food programs.
2022 Recipient
Lorenzo Cinalli
An AmeriCorps volunteer whose disaster-relief and conservation work shaped a life of public service.
2021 Recipient
Katrina
A Human Services student who supported vulnerable women and families in a refugee camp on Lesbos.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there an application fee?
No. There is no application fee.
Is a recommendation letter required?
A recommendation letter is not required unless the current application form specifically asks for one.
Can graduate students apply?
Yes. Graduate students may apply if they are currently enrolled at a U.S. college or university and will be registered for the Fall 2027 term.
Are part-time students eligible?
Part-time students may apply if they are currently enrolled and will be registered for the Fall 2027 term at a U.S. college or university.
When will applicants receive a decision?
Applicants will typically be notified of the decision by the end of February 2027. Applicants should monitor the email used in their application.
Can international students apply?
Applicants must be currently enrolled at a U.S. college or university and registered for the Fall 2027 term. The Scholarship Rules contain the complete eligibility requirements.
Your story has value
Ready to apply?
Review the requirements and submit your story before the deadline.